3/4 cup of warm water
1 cup white school glue
food coloring
2 tsp Borax
Mix together 1/4 cup water, glue and a few drops of food coloring... In another bowl mix borax and the rest of the water... Pour borax mixture into glue mixture.. and you have instant fubber!!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Cheesy Potato Hash
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
5 cups shredded frozen hash brown potatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1 cup extra-sharp white Cheddar crumbles
Heat a large skillet with extra olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and let soften 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown and crispy. Season with a little freshly grated nutmeg, to taste, and add cheese. Turn the potatoes and onions with cheese to melt the crumbles and crisp the cheese a bit, about 1 minute. Transfer to serving dish.
-->this dish is fabulous!!!!! sooo yummy and simple!!!
Roast Pork Tenderloins w/ Escalloped Apples
2 pieces, 1 package, pork tenderloins
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon grill seasoning
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme leaves
3 tablespoons butter
5 Gala, Honey Crisp or Golden Delicious apples, quartered, cored and sliced
Salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
Heat oven to 425F. Coat the tenderloins with olive oil. Combine the grill seasoning, lemon zest and thyme. Rub the spice mixture into the tenderloin and roast 25 minutes. Remove and let juices settle then slice on an angle. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat and saute apples for 12 to 15 minutes until very tender. Season with a pinch of salt and sprinkle the flour over the skillet, toss to combine. Squeeze the lemon juice over the skillet and sweeten with sugar.
Arrange the apples over the pork to serve.
--> I was nervous about trying this with the apples and I almost didnt make them.. Thanksfully I did everyone LOVED them... I couldnt believe how simple and yummy this meal was!!!! definately an easy go to meal!!
Baked Ziti
1/2 pound dry ziti pasta
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
3 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
3/4 cup sour cream
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted
-->My daughter is 17mon old as this is her new favorite meal!! ate 3 plates full tonight!!!! this is so easy!!! I didnt have Provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese in the house So I used the 4 cheese mexican blend in place of both of them... also I used Rotoni pasta instead of ziti... So I guess I made a baked rotoni..
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
3 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
3/4 cup sour cream
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted
-->My daughter is 17mon old as this is her new favorite meal!! ate 3 plates full tonight!!!! this is so easy!!! I didnt have Provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese in the house So I used the 4 cheese mexican blend in place of both of them... also I used Rotoni pasta instead of ziti... So I guess I made a baked rotoni..
Tex-Mex Potato Salad
5 cups quartered small red potatoes (peeled or unpeeled)
2/3 cup mayo Light Dressing
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, undrained
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
COOK potatoes in boiling water 15 minutes or just until potatoes are tender; drain.
MIX dressing and seasonings in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
REFRIGERATE several hours or overnight
2/3 cup mayo Light Dressing
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, undrained
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
COOK potatoes in boiling water 15 minutes or just until potatoes are tender; drain.
MIX dressing and seasonings in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
REFRIGERATE several hours or overnight
Bacon Potato Salad
8 slices Turkey Bacon
1/3 cup Mayo Light Mayonnaise
1 tsp. Hearty Spicy Brown Mustard
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, cooked and cooled
1/2 of a small cucumber, chopped
1/2 of a small onion, chopped
CUT turkey bacon into 1/2-inch pieces. Cook in large skillet on medium heat 8 min. or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
MIX mayo, mustard and garlic powder in large bowl. Add potatoes, turkey bacon, cucumbers and onions
--> this recipe was a little Blah for me, ( I added more mustard to it) the cucumbers were great in it... I got lots of complements on it though!!
1/3 cup Mayo Light Mayonnaise
1 tsp. Hearty Spicy Brown Mustard
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, cooked and cooled
1/2 of a small cucumber, chopped
1/2 of a small onion, chopped
CUT turkey bacon into 1/2-inch pieces. Cook in large skillet on medium heat 8 min. or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
MIX mayo, mustard and garlic powder in large bowl. Add potatoes, turkey bacon, cucumbers and onions
--> this recipe was a little Blah for me, ( I added more mustard to it) the cucumbers were great in it... I got lots of complements on it though!!
Asian Slaw (#2)
1 package (16 ounces) shredded coleslaw mix
2 packages (3 ounces each) chicken flavor ramen noodles, crumbled
1 cup sliced almonds
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1 bunch green onions, chopped
For the dressing:
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup vinegar
2 seasoning packets from the ramen noodles
Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Add dressing and toss
-->personally not as great as the first recipe but several of my family members like this one better...
2 packages (3 ounces each) chicken flavor ramen noodles, crumbled
1 cup sliced almonds
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1 bunch green onions, chopped
For the dressing:
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup vinegar
2 seasoning packets from the ramen noodles
Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Add dressing and toss
-->personally not as great as the first recipe but several of my family members like this one better...
Chicken/Tuna Salad
1 lb of chicken or 2 cans of Tuna
Mayo
Dijon Mustard
Sweet Pickle relish
Dill Pickle relish
1 red onion chopped
2-3 eggs (hard boiled)
Boil chicken and shred it... Then chop egg & onion and add to chicken then add as much or as little of the remain ingredients to make to taste..
-->This is an easy family favorite recipe for both tuna and chicken salad... my daughter who is 17mon LOVES both salads..
BBQ Chicken Pizza
wy1 lb of chicken
bottle of BBQ sauce
bag of shredded cheese
1 red onion
Pizza Dough
I use my homemade pizza dough... Cook chicken and break it into bit size pieces... Top the pizza dough with it.. Sautee the onions top the chicken, then add bbq sauce as much or as little as you like same with the cheese... cook in over til crust is done at 375F..
-->I use Mexican 4 Blend cheese and lots of it b/c Zach loves cheese... also I add sliced bananna peppers on it.. This pizza is ALWAYS a huge hit with everyone who tries it!! Even my super super picky niece!!!
bottle of BBQ sauce
bag of shredded cheese
1 red onion
Pizza Dough
I use my homemade pizza dough... Cook chicken and break it into bit size pieces... Top the pizza dough with it.. Sautee the onions top the chicken, then add bbq sauce as much or as little as you like same with the cheese... cook in over til crust is done at 375F..
-->I use Mexican 4 Blend cheese and lots of it b/c Zach loves cheese... also I add sliced bananna peppers on it.. This pizza is ALWAYS a huge hit with everyone who tries it!! Even my super super picky niece!!!
Sesame Chicken Kabobs
6 chicken breast halves, skinned & boned (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. teriyaki sauce
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. dark sesame oil
6 (12") wooden skewers
2 med. size sweet red peppers, cut into 1" pieces
2 med. size yellow peppers, cut into 1" pieces
4 sm. purple onion, cut into wedges
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces; arrange in a shallow container. Combine teriyaki sauce and next 4 ingredients, stirring well. Pour over chicken. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours.
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Thread chicken alternately with peppers and onions onto skewers. Grill kabobs over medium-hot coals 3-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is done, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Garnish with basil sprigs..
--> We dont like peppers very well in my house so I added potatoes.. These are super yummy!!!
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. teriyaki sauce
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. dark sesame oil
6 (12") wooden skewers
2 med. size sweet red peppers, cut into 1" pieces
2 med. size yellow peppers, cut into 1" pieces
4 sm. purple onion, cut into wedges
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces; arrange in a shallow container. Combine teriyaki sauce and next 4 ingredients, stirring well. Pour over chicken. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours.
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Thread chicken alternately with peppers and onions onto skewers. Grill kabobs over medium-hot coals 3-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is done, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Garnish with basil sprigs..
--> We dont like peppers very well in my house so I added potatoes.. These are super yummy!!!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Stuffed Chicken
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (2-1/4 pounds)
4 ounces (1/2 package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
Egg noodles (optional)
1. Heat oven to 350°. Remove tenders from chicken; reserve for another use. Cut a pocket into breasts, cutting into but not through. Soften cream cheese slightly.
2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, both cheeses, bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Stuff a scant 1/3 cup into each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
3. Season chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Brown chicken over medium-high heat in two batches in a nonstick skillet for 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, until cooked through. Serve with egg noodles alongside, if desired.
4 ounces (1/2 package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
Egg noodles (optional)
1. Heat oven to 350°. Remove tenders from chicken; reserve for another use. Cut a pocket into breasts, cutting into but not through. Soften cream cheese slightly.
2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, both cheeses, bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Stuff a scant 1/3 cup into each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
3. Season chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Brown chicken over medium-high heat in two batches in a nonstick skillet for 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, until cooked through. Serve with egg noodles alongside, if desired.
Catalina Teriyaki Chicken
1 cup KRAFT Sweet Honey Catalina Salad Dressing
2 Tbsp. crushed pineapple
4 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. minced garlic
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups MINUTE Brown Rice
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple slices (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F.In a small bowl or mixing cup, combine the dressing, crushed pineapple, soy sauce and garlic. Place chicken breasts in a clear 9 X 13 baking dish and cover with the dressing mix. Bake for 30 min or until chicken is done. Meanwhile, prepare the rice according to package directions. Scoop rice onto plate and top with chicken. Garnish with pineapple slice...
--> instead of plain rice I serve this with Fried rice.. yummy!!!
2 Tbsp. crushed pineapple
4 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. minced garlic
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups MINUTE Brown Rice
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple slices (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F.In a small bowl or mixing cup, combine the dressing, crushed pineapple, soy sauce and garlic. Place chicken breasts in a clear 9 X 13 baking dish and cover with the dressing mix. Bake for 30 min or until chicken is done. Meanwhile, prepare the rice according to package directions. Scoop rice onto plate and top with chicken. Garnish with pineapple slice...
--> instead of plain rice I serve this with Fried rice.. yummy!!!
BBQ Beans
4 (16-ounce) cans baked beans
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup molasses
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoon yellow or brown mustard
5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 (6-ounce) can french-fried onions, crushed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In large bowl, mix together beans, pineapple, molasses, BBQ sauce, mustard, bacon, and a third of the onions. Add some salt and pepper, to taste. Pour beans in 9 by 13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle remaining crushed onions and bacon on top. Cook in oven for 1 hour or until beans brown and bubble. Serve warm.
--->probably the best beans I have ever ate!!!
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup molasses
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoon yellow or brown mustard
5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 (6-ounce) can french-fried onions, crushed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In large bowl, mix together beans, pineapple, molasses, BBQ sauce, mustard, bacon, and a third of the onions. Add some salt and pepper, to taste. Pour beans in 9 by 13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle remaining crushed onions and bacon on top. Cook in oven for 1 hour or until beans brown and bubble. Serve warm.
--->probably the best beans I have ever ate!!!
BBQ shrimp Kabobs
6 large shrimp (1/4 lb.), peeled, deveined
6 chunks fresh pineapple (1-1/2 inch)
6 squares green pepper (1-1/2 inch)
6 wedges onion (1-inch wide)
1/4 cup KRAFT Teriyaki Sesame Ginger Barbecue Sauce
PREHEAT grill to medium-high heat. Using four long wooden skewers, place two skewers, side-by-side on clean work surface.
THREAD shrimp onto each set of two parallel skewers alternately with the pineapple, peppers and onions. (You will have two kabobs.)
GRILL kabobs 4 to 6 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning and brushing occasionally with the barbecue sauce. Serve over hot cooked rice.
-->this only makes 2 kabobs...
Chicken Taquitos
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and shredded
1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar and Swiss cheese blend
1 (7 ounce) can green salsa
1 cup chopped onion
20 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 quart peanut oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup sour cream (optional)
1 cup chunky salsa (optional)
1 cup guacamole (optional)
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, green salsa, and onion. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture onto tortillas, or enough so that when rolled up, each one is about 1 inch wide. Filling should not come to close to the ends, or it will fall out. Secure rolls with toothpicks. Fry rolls 4 or 5 at a time so there is enough room between them for even cooking. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Once they float, I leave them in for about another minute. If the taquitos are not crisp when cool, you haven't cooked them long enough. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole for dipping.
--> also you can bake them instead of fry them.. they arent as crispy but still good!!!!
1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar and Swiss cheese blend
1 (7 ounce) can green salsa
1 cup chopped onion
20 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 quart peanut oil for frying, or as needed
1 cup sour cream (optional)
1 cup chunky salsa (optional)
1 cup guacamole (optional)
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cheese, green salsa, and onion. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture onto tortillas, or enough so that when rolled up, each one is about 1 inch wide. Filling should not come to close to the ends, or it will fall out. Secure rolls with toothpicks. Fry rolls 4 or 5 at a time so there is enough room between them for even cooking. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Once they float, I leave them in for about another minute. If the taquitos are not crisp when cool, you haven't cooked them long enough. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole for dipping.
--> also you can bake them instead of fry them.. they arent as crispy but still good!!!!
Chicken Fajita Pizza
1 Pizza Crust
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 cup green or red bell pepper strips (2x1/4-inch)
1/2 cup Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; sprinkle with chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onions and bell pepper strips; cook and stir an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender... Add chicken mix to crust and top with salsa, sprinkle with cheese.. put back in the oven until cheese is melted..
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 cup green or red bell pepper strips (2x1/4-inch)
1/2 cup Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; sprinkle with chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onions and bell pepper strips; cook and stir an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender... Add chicken mix to crust and top with salsa, sprinkle with cheese.. put back in the oven until cheese is melted..
Pizza Dough
2 cups of Flour
1 pkg yeast
3/4 cup hot water
pinch of sugar
2 tbl oil
Dissolve yeast in hot water.. mix flour, sugar, oil, and dissolved yeast together and knead out onto pizza pan...
--> I never cook the pizza dough before adding toppings...
1 pkg yeast
3/4 cup hot water
pinch of sugar
2 tbl oil
Dissolve yeast in hot water.. mix flour, sugar, oil, and dissolved yeast together and knead out onto pizza pan...
--> I never cook the pizza dough before adding toppings...
Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Dip
1 can (14oz) artichoke heartss, drained, finely chopped
1 pkg. (10ox) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup Mayo
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Mix all ingredients until well blended, spoon into a 9-inch pie plare bake at 350F for 20 minutes... serve with crackers and or assorted veggies..
1 pkg. (10ox) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup Mayo
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Mix all ingredients until well blended, spoon into a 9-inch pie plare bake at 350F for 20 minutes... serve with crackers and or assorted veggies..
Party Cheese Ball
2 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese softened
1 pkg. (8oz) shredded cheese
1 tbls finely chopped onions
1 tbls chopped red bell peppers
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. lemon juice
dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup chopped pecans
Beat cream chees and shredded cheese in small bowl w/electric mixer on med. speed until blended... Mix in all remaining ingredients except pecans refrigerate several hours... Shape into ball and roll in pecans.. Serve with crackers..
1 pkg. (8oz) shredded cheese
1 tbls finely chopped onions
1 tbls chopped red bell peppers
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. lemon juice
dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup chopped pecans
Beat cream chees and shredded cheese in small bowl w/electric mixer on med. speed until blended... Mix in all remaining ingredients except pecans refrigerate several hours... Shape into ball and roll in pecans.. Serve with crackers..
Layered Taco Pie
1 lb hamburger (I use ground turkey)
1 pkg taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
4 flour tortillas cut into quarters
1 cup Salsa
1 cup mexican style shredded cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sour cream
Brown hamburger meat, stir in taco seasoning and water, bring to boil... Remove half of the meat mixture and place in the bottom of glass baking dish.. Place 8 quarters of tortilla shells then top with remaining meat and then top meat with remaining tortillas quarters.. Top with salsa and cheese... cook for 1o minutes remove and top with lettuce, green onions, and sour cream just before serving...
1 pkg taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
4 flour tortillas cut into quarters
1 cup Salsa
1 cup mexican style shredded cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sour cream
Brown hamburger meat, stir in taco seasoning and water, bring to boil... Remove half of the meat mixture and place in the bottom of glass baking dish.. Place 8 quarters of tortilla shells then top with remaining meat and then top meat with remaining tortillas quarters.. Top with salsa and cheese... cook for 1o minutes remove and top with lettuce, green onions, and sour cream just before serving...
Zesty Corn Salad
2 cans of whole kernel corn (drained)
1 med. green pepper chopped
1 med. red onion chopped
6 jalapenos seeded and minced
1 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 cup Zesty Italian dressing
Mix all ingredients together and chill.....
1 med. green pepper chopped
1 med. red onion chopped
6 jalapenos seeded and minced
1 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 cup Zesty Italian dressing
Mix all ingredients together and chill.....
Cornbread Salad
2 (16oz) boxes of Cornbread
1 can Rotel w/ chiles
2 cans pinto beans
bacon bits
1 red onion (chopped)
2 cans of corn (drained)
1 bell pepper
1 bunch of green onions
1 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Small bottle of Ranch dressing
Cook corn bread according to the box, add the rotel to the cornbread mix... while that s cooking mix together the beans, onions, pepper, corn, and cheese... When the cornbread is cooled off crumble it and mix the bean mixture in.. Add the ranch... chill and serve...
--->this is my all time favorite side dish to bring to cook outs!!! I do a lot of tweaking to this recipe.. I add sliced black olives, and chopped jalapenos to it... Also you can add as much of any of the ingredients as you ike if you dont like bell pepper leave it out.. If your house is like mine and LOVE cheese add lots more!!! Ranch lovers add more... it so yummy and so easy to be able to switch stuff around!!!
Chicken & Corn Pizza
Pizza crust pre-baked
1 cup chunky salsa
1 can Sweet Corn (drained)
2 cups cooked chicken chopped up
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 1/2 cup shredded taco cheese
On pizza crust spread salsa over crust, top w/ corn, chicken, olives, and cheese cook until cheese is melted...
-->I use my homemade crust for this.... :)
1 cup chunky salsa
1 can Sweet Corn (drained)
2 cups cooked chicken chopped up
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 1/2 cup shredded taco cheese
On pizza crust spread salsa over crust, top w/ corn, chicken, olives, and cheese cook until cheese is melted...
-->I use my homemade crust for this.... :)
WalNut Cranberry Salad
1 box Cherry Jello
1 cups Hot water
2tsp. Lemon Juice
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup Sugar
1 (15oz) can crushed pineapple
small unpeeled orange (ground)
1/2 cup chopped walnut
Dissolve jello and sugar in hot water add lemon juice... Chill until Partially thick... Blend all ingredients in the blender to make into small pieces... Fold in the mix to the Jello and put in a cake pan..
-->add whipped topping and some chopped walnuts to the top of it and it adds festive yummy flavor... I havent ever made this but my aunt brings it to the holiday dinners and its so good!!
1 cups Hot water
2tsp. Lemon Juice
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup Sugar
1 (15oz) can crushed pineapple
small unpeeled orange (ground)
1/2 cup chopped walnut
Dissolve jello and sugar in hot water add lemon juice... Chill until Partially thick... Blend all ingredients in the blender to make into small pieces... Fold in the mix to the Jello and put in a cake pan..
-->add whipped topping and some chopped walnuts to the top of it and it adds festive yummy flavor... I havent ever made this but my aunt brings it to the holiday dinners and its so good!!
Chicken Casserole Appetizer
1 pkg frozen spinach souffle
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can French onions
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 tube (8oz) Crescent Rolls
Heat spinach... Combine chicken, onions, cheese and set aside... Arrange rolls on ungreased pizza pan... Stir spinach into mixture and spoon over wide ends of rolls fold tips over.. Bake at 375F or about 12 minutes..
--> cooking tip... point the points facing the outer edge and the wide ends over lapping.. makes it easier to roll up.... --> I havent personally made these but they are super yummy!!
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can French onions
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 tube (8oz) Crescent Rolls
Heat spinach... Combine chicken, onions, cheese and set aside... Arrange rolls on ungreased pizza pan... Stir spinach into mixture and spoon over wide ends of rolls fold tips over.. Bake at 375F or about 12 minutes..
--> cooking tip... point the points facing the outer edge and the wide ends over lapping.. makes it easier to roll up.... --> I havent personally made these but they are super yummy!!
MeatLoaf
1 lb of hamburger ( I use ground turkey)
1 can tomato soup
1 pkg of stuffing
1 egg
1 onion chopped
1/4 cup chili sauce
Set aside 1/2 can of tomato soup & all chili sauce... Mix all remaining ingredients and place in the center of a baking dish, cook for 50min at 350F remove add remain soup & sauce on top of meatloaf and cook for 5-10 more minutes.. Enjoy...
--> I am not a meatloaf fan at ALL, but my husband loves it so after lots of looking I found one I like too!!
1 can tomato soup
1 pkg of stuffing
1 egg
1 onion chopped
1/4 cup chili sauce
Set aside 1/2 can of tomato soup & all chili sauce... Mix all remaining ingredients and place in the center of a baking dish, cook for 50min at 350F remove add remain soup & sauce on top of meatloaf and cook for 5-10 more minutes.. Enjoy...
--> I am not a meatloaf fan at ALL, but my husband loves it so after lots of looking I found one I like too!!
Fried Rice
4 servings worth of white or brown rice (whichever you like best)
3 eggs (scrambled)
5/6 pieces of Turkey Bacon (crispy & crumbled)
2 1/2 cups frozen peas & carrots
Soy Sauce (for your flavor)
Cook the rice and add the peas & carrots, crumbled bacon and the scrambled eggs.. You can add soy sauce to add flavor.. I have sometimes bought a fried rice seasoning packet but have found that most people like it better without it..
--> this is a personal recipe that I have made up myself, I dont ever measure anything that I put into it so its all guesses... so add as much or as little of each as you like.. :) ENJOY!!!
Chicken Bake
1 pkg of Chicken Stuffing
1 cup hot water
1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast cut in to pieces
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup Sour Cream
1 bag of frozen mixed veggies thawed and drained..
Add the hot water to the stuffing mix stir til moist set aside... Place chicken in the baking dish, mix soup, sour cream, and veggies, spoon over the chicken and top with the stuffing.. backe for about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked at 4ooF...
1 cup hot water
1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast cut in to pieces
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup Sour Cream
1 bag of frozen mixed veggies thawed and drained..
Add the hot water to the stuffing mix stir til moist set aside... Place chicken in the baking dish, mix soup, sour cream, and veggies, spoon over the chicken and top with the stuffing.. backe for about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked at 4ooF...
Garlic Lime Chicken
5 chicken breasts cut in 1/2
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup Lime juice
1 tbls worcestershine
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp peppper
Combine all ingredients in the Crock Pot.. Cook for 5hours..
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup Lime juice
1 tbls worcestershine
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp peppper
Combine all ingredients in the Crock Pot.. Cook for 5hours..
Hamburger Pie
1 lb of Hamburger
1 onion
2 cans of french cut green beans
2 cans of tomato soup
1 1/2 lbs of red potatoes (made into mashed potatoes)
1 cup shredded cheese
Brown hamburger adding onion half way... Add tomato soup and green beans mixing together well.. In a baking dish pour meat mixture, topping with the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with cheese.. Place in the oven at 350F until the cheese is melted..
1 onion
2 cans of french cut green beans
2 cans of tomato soup
1 1/2 lbs of red potatoes (made into mashed potatoes)
1 cup shredded cheese
Brown hamburger adding onion half way... Add tomato soup and green beans mixing together well.. In a baking dish pour meat mixture, topping with the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with cheese.. Place in the oven at 350F until the cheese is melted..
Herbed Chicken
4 whole Chicken breast (cut in 1/2)
1 can of Cream of Mushroom
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup water
1 tsp Garlic
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tbls brown sugar
Place Chicken in crock pot, Mix all ingredients and pour over chicken.. Cook on low for several hours til the chicken in nice and tender...
----> one of my favorite dishes!!! it was soooooooooooo good!!!
Magic Jello Mousse
3 cups boiling water
1 pkg (8oz) of favorite Jello (I LOVE strawberry kiwi)
1 tub of cool whip thawed (16oz)
Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in med. bowl til dissolved... Add whip topping to hot gelatin, until completely dissolved.. Pour mixture into a mold that has been sprayed with cooking spray.. when Jello is hard it you get jello out of mold and it should be in two layers...
1 pkg (8oz) of favorite Jello (I LOVE strawberry kiwi)
1 tub of cool whip thawed (16oz)
Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in med. bowl til dissolved... Add whip topping to hot gelatin, until completely dissolved.. Pour mixture into a mold that has been sprayed with cooking spray.. when Jello is hard it you get jello out of mold and it should be in two layers...
Sweet & Sour Chicken
1 1/2 lb of chicken breast cut up about bite size
1 cup cornstarch
1 egg
1 tbl garlic salt
Mix together cornstarch, garlic salt, dip chicken in egg and then into starch mix, place in grease until brown. drain grease off....
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Pineapple Juice
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
Mix all ingredients together on the stove top until all dissolved.. Place Chicken in a baking dish and pour sauce on top and bake for 3o minutes at 350F....
--> I always make twice the patch of the sauce b/c my husband LOVES it on the fried rice that I make with it...
1 cup cornstarch
1 egg
1 tbl garlic salt
Mix together cornstarch, garlic salt, dip chicken in egg and then into starch mix, place in grease until brown. drain grease off....
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Pineapple Juice
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
Mix all ingredients together on the stove top until all dissolved.. Place Chicken in a baking dish and pour sauce on top and bake for 3o minutes at 350F....
--> I always make twice the patch of the sauce b/c my husband LOVES it on the fried rice that I make with it...
SouthWestern Ranch Salad
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 can (15oz) Black beans drained
1 pkg (10oz) frozn whole kernel corn thawed & drained
1 large red pepper chopped
4 med. tomatoes chopped
1 cup Shredded Cheese
chopped cilantro
Divide mix greens up into 4 servings and top with a mixture of beans, corn, peppers, tomatoes, and cheese.. And sprinkle cilantro on top for taste..
--> I recommend Ranch dressing on this salad.. You can also as some grilled chicken on top of it..
1 can (15oz) Black beans drained
1 pkg (10oz) frozn whole kernel corn thawed & drained
1 large red pepper chopped
4 med. tomatoes chopped
1 cup Shredded Cheese
chopped cilantro
Divide mix greens up into 4 servings and top with a mixture of beans, corn, peppers, tomatoes, and cheese.. And sprinkle cilantro on top for taste..
--> I recommend Ranch dressing on this salad.. You can also as some grilled chicken on top of it..
Taco Soup
1 lb Hamburger (I use ground Turkey)
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 can Corn drained
1 can Pinto beans drained
1 chopped onion
1 pkg Ranch Mix
1 small can green Chilies
3 can stew tomatoes
Cook Hamburger, mix in all ingredients.. Serve..
--> We serve ours with Tortilla Chips to scoop the food up with.. Such a great easy meal on a yuckie winter night.. and the left overs are the BEST lunch!!!!
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 can Corn drained
1 can Pinto beans drained
1 chopped onion
1 pkg Ranch Mix
1 small can green Chilies
3 can stew tomatoes
Cook Hamburger, mix in all ingredients.. Serve..
--> We serve ours with Tortilla Chips to scoop the food up with.. Such a great easy meal on a yuckie winter night.. and the left overs are the BEST lunch!!!!
Pasta Salad
1/2 cup Sugar
1 1/2 cup veg. oil
1 1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tsp Italian seasoning.
Spaghetti Noodles (cooled) I use an 8 oz box
Any Veggies, I use tomatoes, red onions, celery, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, and black olives..
Mix together sugar, oil, vinegar, and seasoning.. Add spaghetti and veggies... Chill and ENJOY!!
Asian Slaw (#1)
2- 3 oz Beef Ramon Noodles
2- 8.5oz Slaw Mix
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup slicked almonds
1 bunch green onion
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup veg. oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
Layer in a a glass baking dish noodles (crushed up), slaw mix, sunflower, almonds, and green onions. Mix in a small bowl mix together the 2 beef noodle packets w/ sugar, oil, and vinegar.. Pour mixture over slaw.....
-->I personally like it best after it as set over night in the frig... The dressing has time to really soak up into the food... YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!
2- 8.5oz Slaw Mix
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup slicked almonds
1 bunch green onion
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup veg. oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
Layer in a a glass baking dish noodles (crushed up), slaw mix, sunflower, almonds, and green onions. Mix in a small bowl mix together the 2 beef noodle packets w/ sugar, oil, and vinegar.. Pour mixture over slaw.....
-->I personally like it best after it as set over night in the frig... The dressing has time to really soak up into the food... YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!
Asian Chicken
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
4 tsp Sesame Oil
2 tbl Honey
3 slices ginger root
2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
4 chicken breast
Combine Soy sauce, oil, honey, garlic, ginger mix together.. Marinade Chicken 15-20 min... Grill chicken... Set aside some marinade to baste chicken with...
-->this is great with grilled veggies, or with white rice..
4 tsp Sesame Oil
2 tbl Honey
3 slices ginger root
2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
4 chicken breast
Combine Soy sauce, oil, honey, garlic, ginger mix together.. Marinade Chicken 15-20 min... Grill chicken... Set aside some marinade to baste chicken with...
-->this is great with grilled veggies, or with white rice..
Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad
Equal parts
Fresh Chopped Broccoli florets
Fresh Chopped Cauliflower florets
chucks of cheese
Mix with mayo..
--> This is an old family recipe that is super yummy, and is always asked to be brought to gatherings... I sometimes add a little bit of a western style ranch to add a little something to it..
Broccoli Salad
6 cups Broccoli florets (fresh)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup mayo
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Combine broccoli, cranberries, and onions.. In a small bowl whisk the mayo, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper... Pour over saladd toss to coat and sprinkle with almonds right before you serve...
--> you could add water chestnuts to this also to add a little crispness..
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup mayo
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Combine broccoli, cranberries, and onions.. In a small bowl whisk the mayo, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper... Pour over saladd toss to coat and sprinkle with almonds right before you serve...
--> you could add water chestnuts to this also to add a little crispness..
Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
1lb red Potatoes (about 3 small potatoes) cut into chunks
1 cup bit sized cauliflower florets
1/4 cup Reduced fat Sour Cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
bring to boil potatoes and cauliflower until tender.. drain the water add in the sour cream and mash til veggies are light and fluffy stir in cheese..
1 cup bit sized cauliflower florets
1/4 cup Reduced fat Sour Cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
bring to boil potatoes and cauliflower until tender.. drain the water add in the sour cream and mash til veggies are light and fluffy stir in cheese..
Chicken Enchiladas
4 chicken breast
1 chopped Onion
1/2 pint of Sour Cream
1 3/4 cup Shredded Cheese
1 tbl dried Parsley
8 flour Tortillas
1/2 tsp dried Oregano
15 oz can Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tbl Chili Powder
Garlic clove (chopped)
12 oz Taco Salsa
Add Onion, Sour Cream, 1 cup Cheese, Parsley, Oregano, Powder, to cook chicken mix til cheese melts then add tomato sauce, water, and garlic... Roll up in tortillas placing them in a single layer in a baking dish top w/ salsa and cheese... bake for about 15-20 minutes on 350F.. Enjoy!!
1 chopped Onion
1/2 pint of Sour Cream
1 3/4 cup Shredded Cheese
1 tbl dried Parsley
8 flour Tortillas
1/2 tsp dried Oregano
15 oz can Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tbl Chili Powder
Garlic clove (chopped)
12 oz Taco Salsa
Add Onion, Sour Cream, 1 cup Cheese, Parsley, Oregano, Powder, to cook chicken mix til cheese melts then add tomato sauce, water, and garlic... Roll up in tortillas placing them in a single layer in a baking dish top w/ salsa and cheese... bake for about 15-20 minutes on 350F.. Enjoy!!
Chili Burgers
1 1/2lb hamburger
1 chopped onion
2 cloves Garlic chopped
1 Jalapeno seeded and chopped
2 tbl tomatoe paste
2 tbl Chili Powder
1 tbl steak seasoning
Mix all ingredients together.. Make into patties and grill...
-->top with a smoked cheeze or with pepper jack cheese!! Yummy!!
1 chopped onion
2 cloves Garlic chopped
1 Jalapeno seeded and chopped
2 tbl tomatoe paste
2 tbl Chili Powder
1 tbl steak seasoning
Mix all ingredients together.. Make into patties and grill...
-->top with a smoked cheeze or with pepper jack cheese!! Yummy!!
Cilantro-Corn Salad
1/2 Cup Mayo
1/2 Cup of Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt
1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
1 Jalapeno Chopped (deseed it if you dont want it spicy)
1 tsp. ground Ginger
4 cups of Corn
1 small bell pepper chopped
Mix all ingredients and chill
--> Also if you add Rotel to this it makes it super yummy... adds spice to it... if you dont want to added spice just add a small chopped tomato... YUMMY!!!
1/2 Cup of Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt
1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
1 Jalapeno Chopped (deseed it if you dont want it spicy)
1 tsp. ground Ginger
4 cups of Corn
1 small bell pepper chopped
Mix all ingredients and chill
--> Also if you add Rotel to this it makes it super yummy... adds spice to it... if you dont want to added spice just add a small chopped tomato... YUMMY!!!
One Pan Roasted Chicken
2 Larger Sweet Potatoes, Peeled & Cubed
1 Large Red Onion Cut in Wedges
1/2 cup Catlina dressign
1 1/2 thyme leaves (I dont add these)
1 pkg of Chicken Stuffing (like Stove Top)
1 1/2 cup water
2 boneless chicken breast cut in halves
toss the sweet potatoes and onions with dressing and 1/2 tsp on thymes leaves and layer in a lightly greased baking dish.. Combine stuffing and water.. Push the potato mix to the edges and put stuffing in the middle of the dish.. Top w/ chicken and sprinkle with the rest of the thyme.... Cook at 375F until Chicken and potatoes are done (45 mins)
--> Pork Tenderlions are a great substitute for the chicken.. Also if you dont like Sweet Potatoes I have used Red Potatoes in place of them also..
1 Large Red Onion Cut in Wedges
1/2 cup Catlina dressign
1 1/2 thyme leaves (I dont add these)
1 pkg of Chicken Stuffing (like Stove Top)
1 1/2 cup water
2 boneless chicken breast cut in halves
toss the sweet potatoes and onions with dressing and 1/2 tsp on thymes leaves and layer in a lightly greased baking dish.. Combine stuffing and water.. Push the potato mix to the edges and put stuffing in the middle of the dish.. Top w/ chicken and sprinkle with the rest of the thyme.... Cook at 375F until Chicken and potatoes are done (45 mins)
--> Pork Tenderlions are a great substitute for the chicken.. Also if you dont like Sweet Potatoes I have used Red Potatoes in place of them also..
Baked Chicken Parmesan
3 chicken breast (cut half)
1 pkt of Shake-N-bake Parmesan Seasoned Coating Mix
2 Cups of spaghetti Sauce
1 1.2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1tsp dried oregano leaves
Cook Spaghetti Noodles (enough for your family)
Coat chicken with parmesan mix, single layer it in a baking dish.. Cook chicken until done (20 mins or so) Top with spaghetti sauce and cheese, sprinkle oregano on top.. Bake until cheese is melted... Serve on top of spaghetti noodles....
--->Great sides dishes with this is steamed Broccoli or a salad.. Also Garlic bread is really yummy too.
1 pkt of Shake-N-bake Parmesan Seasoned Coating Mix
2 Cups of spaghetti Sauce
1 1.2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1tsp dried oregano leaves
Cook Spaghetti Noodles (enough for your family)
Coat chicken with parmesan mix, single layer it in a baking dish.. Cook chicken until done (20 mins or so) Top with spaghetti sauce and cheese, sprinkle oregano on top.. Bake until cheese is melted... Serve on top of spaghetti noodles....
--->Great sides dishes with this is steamed Broccoli or a salad.. Also Garlic bread is really yummy too.
Chicken & Potato Bake
4 chicken breasts
4 large potatoes cut into wedges (I use red potatoes)
1/4 cup of Zesty Italian dressing
1/4 cup of parmesan Cheese
Place the chicken and potatoes in a baking dish... Pour dressing over the chicken and potatoes (add more or less dressing if you would like) and sprinkle with the cheese... Cook at 400 until the chicken and potatoes are done about 30-40 min.. Enjoy!!
4 large potatoes cut into wedges (I use red potatoes)
1/4 cup of Zesty Italian dressing
1/4 cup of parmesan Cheese
Place the chicken and potatoes in a baking dish... Pour dressing over the chicken and potatoes (add more or less dressing if you would like) and sprinkle with the cheese... Cook at 400 until the chicken and potatoes are done about 30-40 min.. Enjoy!!
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